Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

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Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Therapeutic hypothermia is thought to decrease the brain’s metabolic demand, reduce inflammation and cell death, and reduce the risk of seizures. Pediatr Crit Care Med. Pediatr Crit Care Med. Targeted temperature control following traumatic brain injury: ESICM/NACCS best practice consensus recommendations.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Outcomes Resuscitation 117

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. In a metropolitan area, pediatric patients with severe TBI should be transported directly to a pediatric trauma center if available.

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Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

Taming the SRU

MARCH 17, 2023

mepivacaine (1-3 h) 1% lidocaine +/- epi (2-3h) 0.25% bupivacaine (2-3 h) 0.25-0.5% mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2 mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2 mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2

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Seizures Fractures Burns Pediatrics 40

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. The rhabdo is believed to be due, in part, to associated seizures, muscle tremors, and agitation.

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